The Aga Khan Health Services, Tanzania (An Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network) is committed to providing quality care to its patients and promoting medical education.

We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified experienced personnel for the following position:

Paediatrician – BN IS O

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide high standard patient care in all children under the Department of Paediatrics
• To provide care to children in the ambulatory care facility during specified times based on the Paediatrics Department rota.
• To provide OP, IPD and Emergency calls within the Department during the regular working and the on-call hours
• To participate in the on-call coverage of Paediatrics in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Paediatrics
• To participate in continuing medical Education, Mortality Review meetings and other clinical activities
• To actively  participate in the Quality improvement program of the Hospital
• To provide close supervision of the clinical performance of the PGME residents, RMOs and interns
• To serve in divisional, departmental and organizational committees as appointed by the Head of Department of Paediatrics
• To participate in scientific research, contribute to the Department of Paediatrics and the organization and to familiarize themselves and comply with policies
• To perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by the Medical Director and the Head of the Department of Paediatrics
• To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff Bylaws of the organization
• To show the expected respect, at all times, to all patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team
• To provide academic teaching and clinical teaching to medical students

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and experience:

• Graduation from a medical school recognized by the TCU
• Successful completion of a structured accredited Residency Training/Masters program in pediatrics
• Fellowship/subspecialty training in any field of Paediatrics will be added advantage
• Certification by a recognized Licensing board
• Total experience (training and post-training) should be equal to, or more than  years
• A minimum of one (1) Year experience in Paediatrics after certification
• Productivity in Medical Research will be an advantage
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals are desirable

Send application letter with detailed curriculum vitae & certified testimonials;

By email(preferred): hr@akhst.org

Or Delivered: Aga Khan Hospital, Human  resources Department

P.O. BOX 2289, Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Only qualified/shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interviews